Operations Foreman (Underground)

Omnia Holdings; Phalaborwa; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Blaster to oversee operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. In this dynamic role, you will manage resources, supervise employees, and maintain quality assurance in product delivery. Your expertise will be crucial in conducting incident investigations and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and employee development, where your contributions will directly impact operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Blaster in surface mining.
• Experience in managing costs and supervising employees.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes resources to meet customer requests.
• Conducts necessary incident investigations and ensures staff training.

Skills

Blasting Techniques

Cost Management

Supervisory Skills

Mathematics

Computer Literacy

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics

Blasting Ticket

Certificate in Blasting Technology

Competent A Certificate - (MQA)

Tools

Rollers

Bending Press

Guillotine

Job description

Job Description

To plan and organise resources in line with all the statutory, legal and BME SHERQ requirements. To supervise the performance of employees, manage stocks, manage costs, and manage quality of products and service delivery.

Overview

To plan and organise resources in line with all the statutory, legal and BME SHERQ requirements. To supervise the performance of employees, manage stocks, manage costs, and manage quality of products and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics
• Blasting Ticket (mandatory)
• Certificate in Blasting Technology
• Competent A Certificate - (MQA)

Experience

• 5 years’ demonstrated experience as Blaster (including surface mining, blasting, blast reports, seismograph)
• 3 years’ demonstrated experience in supervising employees
• 3 years’ demonstrated experience in managing costs

Duties

• Works closely with internal and external customers to assess needs and plan operations accordingly.
• Plans and organises resource availability to meet customer requests.
• Protects company assets from theft and damage.
• Ensures proper maintenance and compliance of equipment with standards.
• Operates rollers, bending press, and Guillotine.
• Coordinates building of explosives truck tanks for smooth, timely deliveries.
• Manages stocks and ensures paperwork like store stock is up to date and reconciled.
• Maintains administration, documentation, and storage of information according to BME standards.
• Contributes to the annual budgeting process aligned with department objectives.
• Identifies cost-saving initiatives while meeting customer requirements.
• Conducts necessary incident investigations.
• Ensures staff training is current.
• Monitors the environmental impact of production processes and ensures staff awareness.
• Recruits suitable employees.
• Schedules daily, weekly, and monthly work/shift allocations.
• Conducts induction for new staff members.
• Provides required training to staff as per work requirements.
• Completes any additional ad hoc duties within the designated timeframe.

Job Competencies

Job Related Skills

• Ensures systems, processes, and procedures are in place for timely maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Plans, coordinates, and schedules maintenance.
• Conducts regular inspections on Boiler shop equipment.
• Implements controls and inspections for PPE and equipment usage, taking necessary actions.
• Ensures satisfactory completion of maintenance and repair work.
• Possesses computer literacy.

Core Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Timely Decision Making
• Technical Skills
• Developing Others
• Innovation Management
• Meeting Deadlines
• Motivating Others
• Problem Solving
• Drive for Results

General

Role Impacts: Legal Compliance, Stock Control, Quality Assurance, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Satisfaction (internal & external customers).

Key Relationships

• Senior Management/Management/Country Managers
• Customers
• Support Teams
• Operations
• Other relevant stakeholders